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Overview |
Whittier College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $58,185 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $58,185 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $12,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,436 | $26,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,008 | $45,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,797 | 3,656 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 2,787 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1188/1373 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Whittier College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $273 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Whittier College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 859 students)
Whittier College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Whittier College for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $48,924.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than Whittier College ($58,185.00 vs. $48,924.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Whittier College ($26,050 vs. $32,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 29.3% lower than costs at Whittier College ($12,084 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Kalamazoo College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 41% larger than aid received Whittier College ($45,123 vs. $32,008)
Whittier College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Whittier College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Whittier College (3.61)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
Whittier College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Kalamazoo College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Kalamazoo College and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Whittier College (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $47,400)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $950 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,450)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/